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TR9: BUNYASARN VS. MENEZES PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 1566 p4p, 190 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 2737 p4p, 308 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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192 lbs
26 - 18 - 2 |
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195 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe connects with a leg kick. Sigfridsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joe scores with a spinning back kick!
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Sigfridsson as Joe shoots in.
No joy there for Joe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sigfridsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Joe cracks Sigfridsson with a good jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe connects with the punch.
Joe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joe gets tackled into the ropes by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson maintains the clinch.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe breaks from the clinch.
Joe throws a body kick that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sigfridsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joe closes the distance and clinches up with Sigfridsson, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes Sigfridsson against the ropes but Sigfridsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sigfridsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sigfridsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe prevents a body shot from Sigfridsson.
Joe blocks a body shot from Sigfridsson.
Joe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sigfridsson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
A short left from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Joe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe tries to clinch but Sigfridsson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe closes the distance and clinches up with Sigfridsson, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes Sigfridsson against the ropes but Sigfridsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe shoots and misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sigfridsson closes the distance and pushes Joe back into the ropes.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sigfridsson.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand.
Sigfridsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joe blocking some punches.
Sigfridsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
Joe has Sigfridsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sigfridsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sigfridsson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe breaks from the clinch.
Sigfridsson drives through and clinches with Joe against the ropes.
Sigfridsson working aggressively here.
Joe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Joe prevents Sigfridsson from standing back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sigfridsson is trying to escape back to his feet but Joe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sigfridsson keeps working.
Sigfridsson is trying to buck Joe off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sigfridsson, who protects the arm well.
Joe trying to control the position but Sigfridsson is working away.
Sigfridsson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sigfridsson but Sigfridsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe throws a low kick but Sigfridsson avoids it.
It looked like Sigfridsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
Joe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sigfridsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sigfridsson is looking to slow Joe down with leg kicks.
Joe tries for a takedown but Sigfridsson circles away easily
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Joe.
Sigfridsson dips to his left and cracks Joe with an uppercut!
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Sigfridsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sigfridsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joe throws a wild body kick that Sigfridsson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe tried to score with a low kick but Sigfridsson checks it.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Sigfridsson. Beautiful body shot.
Sigfridsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joe, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sigfridsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Joe breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sigfridsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sigfridsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joe is rocked!
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe is still on wobbly legs! Can Sigfridsson finish him?
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
A swing and a miss from Joe.
Joe seems to have recovered his senses.
Joe tries to keep at a distance but Sigfridsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sigfridsson lands an uppercut.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sigfridsson defends it nicely.
Joe wants to clinch up but Sigfridsson keeps it at a distance.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Joe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sigfridsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Sigfridsson sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sigfridsson moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
Joe shoots in and drives through. Sigfridsson sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe gets tackled into the ropes by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sigfridsson.
Joe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sigfridsson uses from the top position.
Sigfridsson stands up and waves to Joe to follow him.
Joe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sigfridsson. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Sigfridsson tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joe manages to pull guard.
Sigfridsson stands and steps away. Joe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sigfridsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sigfridsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Sigfridsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sigfridsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Sigfridsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sigfridsson can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe manages to break the clinch.
Joe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sigfridsson is fending him off so far but Joe persists. Nope, Sigfridsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Sigfridsson cracks Joe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That kick from Joe tenderised Sigfridsson's leg. Sigfridsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Joe misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a crisp right that sends Joe to the canvas! Sigfridsson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Benjamin Sigfridsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Jose De La Cus (ranked 4366 p4p, 435 weight class) and Derek Wylde (ranked 2733 p4p, 311 weight class). Jose De La Cus comes to the ring accompanied by Barringtonelect - Big Body. Wylde has chosen Kanye West- Touch the Sky as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Jose De La Cus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jose De La Cus is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Wylde can't fight it off and eventually Jose De La Cus manages to take the fight to the floor. Wylde looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jose De La Cus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jose De La Cus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wylde works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wylde has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Jose De La Cus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Jose De La Cus fails to pull guard.
Jose De La Cus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wylde is defending well.
Wylde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jose De La Cus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWylde.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Jose De La Cus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jose De La Cus blocks a head kick by Wylde.
Wylde defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wylde's waist but Wylde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jose De La Cus off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jose De La Cus scores with a takedown into Wylde's guard.
Jose De La Cus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wylde wants to stand and escape but Jose De La Cus is having none of it.
Jose De La Cus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus is looking to work some ground and pound but Wylde has wrist control.
Jose De La Cus landing some decent shots from guard.
Jose De La Cus tries to free his leg and advance position but Wylde is retaining full guard.
Jose De La Cus throws an elbow that misses. Wylde uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jose De La Cus's guard. Nice move by Wylde!
Wylde stands and steps away. Jose De La Cus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wylde darts in and clinches Jose De La Cus up against the ropes.
Wylde breaks the clinch.
Jose De La Cus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wylde as he jumps to the side.
Wylde has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jose De La Cus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jose De La Cus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wylde swivels and escapes.
Jose De La Cus dives in and grabs Wylde's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wylde pushes down on Jose De La Cus's head and hops out.
Jose De La Cus takes one to the chin there.
Jose De La Cus avoids the head kick by Wylde.
Sloppy strikes from Wylde. Those never looked like landing.
Jose De La Cus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wylde as he jumps to the side.
Wylde throws a fast counter high kick but Jose De La Cus manages to duck under it in time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde darts in and clinches Jose De La Cus up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wylde lands with a light punch inside.
Jose De La Cus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wylde prevents it.
Wylde breaks from the clinch.
Jose De La Cus goes for a double leg but Wylde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Wylde continues to drive forward.
Jose De La Cus tries for a takedown but Wylde sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wylde clinches up against the ropes.
Wylde pushes Jose De La Cus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wylde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jose De La Cus.
Wylde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wylde throws a wild body kick that Jose De La Cus sees coming a mile off.
Jose De La Cus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wylde defends well and Jose De La Cus ends up having to push Wylde into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Wylde. No joy for Jose De La Cus on that attempt.
Jose De La Cus looks for a takedown but Wylde sprawls well.
Wylde throws a sloppy head kick and Jose De La Cus moves out of range easily.
Jose De La Cus appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wylde drives through and clinches with Jose De La Cus against the ropes.
Jose De La Cus pulls guard successfully.
Wylde tries to stand but Jose De La Cus is controlling from the bottom.
Wylde stands and steps away. Jose De La Cus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Derek Wylde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wylde takes the fight into the clinch.
Wylde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jose De La Cus shoots for a double leg takedown but Wylde sprawls well. He's pushed Jose De La Cus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jose De La Cus.
Wylde pushes Jose De La Cus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jose De La Cus wants to take the fight to the mat but Wylde manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wylde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wylde breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus goes for a double leg but Wylde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Wylde continues to drive forward.
Wylde takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wylde prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wylde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wylde pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jose De La Cus back to the ropes. Wylde follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Carter Jose De La Cus has been cut.
Wylde throws a series of punches but Jose De La Cus avoids them all with ease.
Jose De La Cus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jose De La Cus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter Jose De La Cus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylde stuffs the takedown attempt from Jose De La Cus. Jose De La Cus gets slowly back to his feet.
Wylde clinches with his opponent.
Wylde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wylde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jose De La Cus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Wylde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Jose De La Cus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wylde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wylde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wylde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jose De La Cus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jose De La Cus showed some decent athleticism there.
Jose De La Cus winds up and cracks Wylde with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jose De La Cus throws a strike but Wylde avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jose De La Cus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jose De La Cus won't allow Wylde to get back to his feet.
Jose De La Cus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wylde wants to stand up but Jose De La Cus is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose De La Cus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wylde on the ground.
Jose De La Cus throwing strikes from guard but Wylde blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Wylde manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Wylde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wylde.
Wylde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus misses with a takedown attempt - Wylde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jose De La Cus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wylde pinned against the ropes. Wylde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Jose De La Cus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jose De La Cus fails with a takedown attempt.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses.
Wylde throws a leg kick but Jose De La Cus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jose De La Cus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wylde throws a series of punches but Jose De La Cus avoids them all with ease.
Jose De La Cus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wylde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jose De La Cus somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jose De La Cus wants to take the fight to the mat but Wylde manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wylde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jose De La Cus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wylde but Wylde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wylde moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wylde manages to break the clinch.
Jose De La Cus has a takedown stuffed.
Jose De La Cus avoids the head kick by Wylde.
Wylde misses with a series of wild punches.
Jose De La Cus shoots in but no luck this time.
Jose De La Cus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wylde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jose De La Cus has Wylde pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wylde manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jose De La Cus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wylde prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jose De La Cus closes the distance and clinches up with Wylde, looking for a takedown. Jose De La Cus pushes Wylde against the ropes but Wylde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jose De La Cus shoots in but Wylde avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wylde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wylde wants it to stay on the feet.
Jose De La Cus shoots in and drives through. Wylde sprawls well.
Wylde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wylde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus is working for takedown but Wylde is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wylde manages to break the clinch.
Jose De La Cus shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde has Jose De La Cus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wylde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wylde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wylde wants it to stay on the feet.
Wylde misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Jose De La Cus with that takedown attempt.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wylde thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jose De La Cus if he has to take too many more of those.
Wylde moves into the clinch.
Wylde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wylde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses.
Wylde swings for the body but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
Jose De La Cus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wylde avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Wylde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Jose De La Cus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jose De La Cus closes the distance and clinches up with Wylde, looking for a takedown. Jose De La Cus pushes Wylde against the ropes but Wylde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jose De La Cus tries to keep at a distance but Wylde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jose De La Cus is trying to pull guard but Wylde has him pressed against the ropes.
Wylde breaks from the clinch.
Wylde clinches with his opponent.
Wylde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jose De La Cus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wylde tries to avoid it but Jose De La Cus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wylde to the ground. Wylde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Jose De La Cus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jose De La Cus shoots in looking for a takedown but Wylde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jose De La Cus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wylde unleashes a big counter combination but Jose De La Cus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Wylde.
Wylde forces Jose De La Cus back against the ropes and clinches.
Wylde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wylde drops Jose De La Cus with a beautiful combination! Jose De La Cus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wylde is looking for the KO!
Jose De La Cus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Wylde and Jose De La Cus falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Wylde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Derek Wylde!
In his post fight interview, Derek Wylde started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Carter Jose De La Cus was interviewed post fight and said 'Carter nuts six times in a row all over Dereks face. They make out then he bangs him again.
"This is the best sex I've ever had! Thank you to everyone for coming out and watching this beautiful performance"
Carter puts his arm around Derek and they walk to the locker room kissing for more fun'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Granger (ranked 1062 p4p, 25 weight class) and Jack Bullet (ranked 1319 p4p, 62 weight class). Granger's entrance music is CHXPO - FPS. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Bullet enters the ring!
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226 lbs
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312 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Bullet!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bullet misses with a low kick as Granger jumps back.
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
Bullet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullet manages to avoid it.
Granger swings for the body but Bullet moves out of range.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Bullet throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Bullet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger swings for the body but Bullet moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullet takes one to the chin there.
Bullet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Bullet counters with a leg kick.
Granger misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granger.
Bullet with a nice cross.
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullet.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Bullet misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Granger misses
and Bullet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullet manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Granger misses
and Bullet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bullet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bullet at a distance.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger scores with a jab to the head.
Granger clobbers Bullet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Granger misses with a left hand
and Bullet counters with a straight right hand.
Bullet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Granger.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Bullet counters with a crisp right hand that drops Granger! Bullet lets Granger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Granger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullet moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger jabs at Bullet's body.
Bullet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws a sloppy body shot
and Bullet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Granger misses with a hook. Bullet ducked under it nicely.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger is looking to wear down Bullet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab by Granger.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bullet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Granger misses with a jab to the body
and Bullet counters with a one-two to the body.
Bullet instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bullet.
A head punch on the inside from Bullet fails to land.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bullet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Granger.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullet is just out of range.
Bullet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Granger here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger walks into a left hand.
Granger throws a body punch but Bullet moves out of range.
Bullet forces Granger back against the ropes and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Bullet breaks from the clinch.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Bullet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Bullet wants to clinch.
Granger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullet was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Bullet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bullet is looking to clinch.
It looked like Granger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bullet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Bullet's head but Bullet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Bullet slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Bullet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Bullet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullet flicks out a counter leg kick but Granger steps away.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullet lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullet manages to avoid it.
Bullet throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Bullet slips under a jab from Granger.
Bullet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger misses the body punch
and Bullet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet staying out of range there.
Granger swings for the body but Bullet moves out of range.
Bullet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bullet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger throws a body punch but Bullet moves out of range.
Bullet is looking for the big counter here.
Bullet is looking to chop away at Granger's legs.
Bullet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bullet doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Granger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Granger cracks a nice hook into Bullet's ribs.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullet.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullet.
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Granger misses with a left hand
and Bullet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bullet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
Bullet moves out of range as Granger throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullet! But no joy.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Bullet feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet throws a solid leg kick but Granger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bullet.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Bullet scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as Granger blocks the low kick.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Bullet saw that one coming.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullet flicks out a counter leg kick but Granger steps away.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullet is just out of range.
Jack Bullet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullet misses with a body punch
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullet was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger misses with a hook.
Bullet throws a counter combo.
Granger cracks Bullet with an open hand slap.
Bullet throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger works Bullet's body with a nice hook.
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Bullet looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Bullet avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Bullet saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Bullet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bullet throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Bullet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet slips a jab from Granger.
Bullet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Bullet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bullet doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bullet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granger to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bullet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullet tries a quick counter leg kick but Granger is wise to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Granger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!
A relieved looking Frank Granger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bobby (ranked 3343 p4p, 123 weight class) and Simon Udovich (ranked 3258 p4p, 122 weight class). Udovich has chosen Godzilla Remix as his entrance music. Simon Udovich will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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30
764 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Big Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Udovich!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bobby under the eye.
It looks like Big Bobby has been cut.
Bobby misses with an uppercut. Udovich saw that one coming.
Udovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Udovich! Bobby lets Udovich back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Udovich is rocked!
It looks like Simon Udovich has been cut.
Udovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Bobby rattles Udovich with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Udovich tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bobby dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Udovich stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Bobby!
A relieved looking Big Bobby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Simon Udovich had this to say: 'Simon *gasp* so *gasp* tired. Simon no do running. Oooo!!! Look at the funny birdies! Simon go night, night now.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Drummond (ranked 550 p4p, 74 weight class) and Nate Lopez (ranked 446 p4p, 64 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Robert Drummond !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Drummond closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away.
Good shot there by Drummond .
Lopez throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drummond takes one to the chin there.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez jabs Drummond right on the nose. Drummond blinks but takes it well.
Nate Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drummond .
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Drummond 's head but Drummond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drummond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Drummond should have avoided that one.
Drummond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond .
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Drummond .
Drummond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Drummond .
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Drummond seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Drummond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drummond shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Drummond . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drummond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.
Drummond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Drummond moved out of range nicely.
Drummond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez clobbers Drummond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drummond throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drummond defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drummond throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Drummond cracks Lopez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopez jabs Drummond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez with a nice cross.
Nate Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez throws a hook but Drummond avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drummond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez takes a swing at Drummond 's ribcage but misses.
Drummond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drummond misses with a straight left.
Drummond misses the jab.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Drummond should have avoided that one.
Drummond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Drummond 's shoulder, as Drummond tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Drummond misses the target.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Drummond .
Drummond looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Drummond walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Drummond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drummond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Drummond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopez.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drummond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Drummond misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drummond defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Drummond swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Drummond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Drummond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Lopez does it's job there.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Drummond .
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drummond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Drummond misses.
Lopez lands an overhand right.
Drummond throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Drummond moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Drummond walks into a straight right hand from Lopez.
Drummond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Drummond misses.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Drummond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez lunges at Drummond with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drummond 's hand.
A jab from Drummond misses.
Drummond misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Drummond avoids it with no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drummond throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez tries to bum rush Drummond with a series of wild strikes but Drummond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Drummond 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drummond throws out the jab.
Drummond lands a head shot.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Drummond slips the punch.
Lopez scores with a three punch combo!
Lopez slips a straight right by Drummond .
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Drummond might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Drummond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Drummond .
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drummond .
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Drummond 's shoulder, as Drummond tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Drummond slips the punch.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Drummond moves out of range.
Drummond is looking to counter punch.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drummond .
Drummond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Drummond saw that one coming.
Drummond slips under a jab.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez throws a body punch but Drummond moves out of range.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Drummond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Drummond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Drummond is looking to counter punch.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drummond ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Drummond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Lopez tries to get set, Drummond tries to push him back and clinch up but Lopez manages to avoid the attempt.
Lopez lands a jab-cross combination.
Drummond missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drummond slips under a jab from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Drummond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drummond shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drummond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drummond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drummond has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Drummond 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lopez looking to control.
Drummond looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Drummond keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond looking to control.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Drummond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lopez controls Drummond momentarily but Drummond frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Drummond defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez controls Drummond momentarily but Drummond frees himself.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drummond defends it easily.
Drummond stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Drummond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez moves out of range as Drummond strikes.
Drummond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Drummond throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Drummond throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drummond fails with the takedown.
Drummond on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drummond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Drummond avoids it with no problem.
Drummond misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Drummond slips under a jab from Lopez.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drummond .
Lopez throws out a counter right but Drummond avoids it with no problem.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drummond moves away.
Drummond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez throws a good cross that connects.
Drummond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drummond dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Drummond 's head and hops out.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws the left hand but Drummond avoids the punch easily.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Drummond throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
A cross from Lopez lands.
A nice combination there by Drummond .
Lopez is rocked!
Drummond walks into a left hand.
Lopez clobbers Drummond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Drummond .
Drummond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Lopez misses
and Drummond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Drummond finish him?
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drummond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond .
A jab from Drummond misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Lopez.
Drummond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drummond staying out of range there.
Drummond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Drummond closes the distance and clinches up with Lopez, looking for a takedown. Drummond pushes Lopez against the ropes but Lopez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Drummond . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drummond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Drummond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Drummond 's head but Drummond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drummond shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez scores with a jab. Drummond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lopez punishes Drummond 's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Lopez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez.
Robert Drummond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez misses the jab.
It looked like Drummond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Drummond misses the target.
Drummond dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A jab from Drummond misses.
Lopez scores with the left hand. Drummond knows he should have avoided that one.
Drummond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drummond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nate Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drummond is defended easily by Lopez.
Drummond throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Drummond avoids it with no problem.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drummond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drummond under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drummond shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopez sprawls well. He's pushed Drummond 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drummond shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopez sprawls well. He's pushed Drummond 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Drummond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez digs a good hook to Drummond 's body.
Lopez connects with a jab.
Lopez misses with a hook. Drummond ducked under it nicely.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Drummond takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drummond misses with a straight left.
Drummond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Drummond should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Lopez!
Nate Lopez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Nti (ranked 608 p4p, 19 weight class) and Kenrick Nikil Jr (ranked 1104 p4p, 56 weight class). Nikil Jr has chosen Dark Horse - Andrew Baena as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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228 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
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292 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenrick Nikil Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil Jr shoots in for a takedown but Nti shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Nti misses the target.
Nti misses with an uppercut. Nikil Jr saw that one coming.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikil Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
Nikil Jr throws out a counter right but Nti avoids it with no problem.
Nti misses with a looping right.
Nti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikil Jr wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikil Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nti.
Nikil Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nti circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Nti misses its target.
No luck for Nikil Jr with that takedown attempt.
Samuel Nti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil Jr fails with the takedown.
Nikil Jr misses with a takedown
and Nti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nti punishes Nikil Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikil Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti has closed the distance and engaged Nikil Jr in a clinch.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikil Jr controls his hands.
Nikil Jr misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Nikil Jr looks winded!
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikil Jrs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nti.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Nti digs a right hand into Nikil Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikil Jr's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti digs a right hand into Nikil Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikil Jr's gas tank.
Nikil Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Nti on the inside.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nikil Jr fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikil Jr misses with some punches.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Nikil Jr's head.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti works on Nikil Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Nti pushes Nikil Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Nti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikil Jr.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Nikil Jr's head.
Nti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Nti.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nti lands an uppercut.
Nikil Jr is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikil Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Nti lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nikil Jr to his knees! Nti keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Nti!
Kenrick Nikil Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan V (ranked 382 p4p, 51 weight class) and Mikhail Orlov (ranked 848 p4p, 120 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, John L Sullivan V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan V throws a head kick that misses
and Orlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan V thinking.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan V displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Sullivan V seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sullivan V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Sullivan V needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
Sullivan V moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan V manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses
and Sullivan V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sullivan V takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sullivan V throws a series of strikes that have Orlov backpedaling.
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov cracks Sullivan V with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Sullivan V avoids it.
Sullivan V takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Sullivan V's torso.
Sullivan V throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlov defending well as Sullivan V loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sullivan V in his tracks.
Sullivan V takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sullivan Vs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Sullivan V will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan V.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov pushes Sullivan V away with a front kick.
Orlov scores with the left hand. Sullivan V knows he should have avoided that one.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Sullivan V's belly button to the back.
A big right from Orlov misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orlov.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan V slips the punch.
Sullivan V goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sullivan V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan V misses the target.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a jab to Sullivan V's midsection.
Sullivan V throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sullivan V loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan V slips the punch.
Orlov lands with an overhand left.
Sullivan V misses with an uppercut
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan V fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan V.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orlov throws the left hand but Sullivan V avoids the punch easily.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Sullivan V saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Sullivan V misses the target.
Sullivan V misses with a straight right.
Orlov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sullivan V had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Sullivan V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sullivan V throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Orlov misses.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
Sullivan V tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Sullivan V tries to stall but Orlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sullivan V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sullivan V misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan V's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan V tries to avoid it.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan V blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sullivan V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sullivan V on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and Sullivan V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sullivan V doesn't seem bothered though.
Orlov checks a low kick from Sullivan V.
Orlov with a nice cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sullivan V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orlov - the referee stops the clock and Sullivan V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orlov. Sullivan V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sullivan V is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Orlov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Sullivan V does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan V bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan V misses with a leg kick
and Orlov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sullivan V really felt that one!
Orlov scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan V.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orlov lands with a shot to the body.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sullivan V missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick as Orlov jumps back.
Orlov throws the left hand but Sullivan V avoids the punch easily.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Sullivan V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan V takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sullivan V tests Orlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sullivan V scores with a sloppy right hand. Orlov should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan V keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov lands the left hand.
Sullivan V scores with a hook to the body. Orlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sullivan V takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orlov lands a head kick!
Orlov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sullivan V's calf.
Sullivan V is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Sullivan V takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sullivan V misses with a hook.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Sullivan V's leg. Sullivan V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan V moves away.
Orlov pushes Sullivan V up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan V misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan V softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Sullivan V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov lands a nice uppercut.
Sullivan V looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orlov tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov.
Sullivan V misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Sullivan V is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V slows down the pace here.
Sullivan V breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orlov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sullivan V has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sullivan V and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan V is just out of range.
Sullivan V went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Orlov as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Sullivan V on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Sullivan V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Orlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sullivan V takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Sullivan V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sullivan V on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Orlov cracks Sullivan V with an open hand slap.
Sullivan V throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sullivan V looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sullivan V avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Sullivan V's leg. Sullivan V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Sullivan V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Orlov closes the distance and pushes Sullivan V back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlov or not.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan V controls his hands.
Sullivan V throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sullivan V lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sullivan V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Sullivan V digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sullivan V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan V has his back to the ropes.
Sullivan V stalling in the clinch but Orlov improves position.
Sullivan V throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sullivan V will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Sullivan V sees coming a mile off.
Orlov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Orlov has closed the distance and engaged Sullivan V in a clinch.
Sullivan V misses with some punches.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V lands a right hand.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan V makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan V controls his hands.
Sullivan V lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Sullivan V tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Orlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Sullivan V lands a nice uppercut.
Sullivan V looking to stall.
Sullivan V is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
John L Sullivan V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan V lands a shoulder strike.
Sullivan V tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
A body shot lands from Orlov.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikhail Orlov.
I've got Orlov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Muller (ranked 349 p4p, 14 weight class) and Jean Paul Garcon (ranked 456 p4p, 14 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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243 lbs
34 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Paul Garcon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcon. Garcon obviously looking to wear him down.
Muller swings for the body but Garcon moves out of range.
Garcon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Garcon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcon lands with a good body shot.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Muller's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muller throws a low kick, looking for Garcon's leg but Garcon calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muller.
Garcon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Garcon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcon throws an off balance right hand
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Muller keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcon misses with a straight right.
Garcon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Muller cracks the inside of Garcon's front leg.
Muller connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcon lands a nice hook to Muller's body. Muller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Muller drives through and clinches with Garcon against the ropes.
Garcon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Garcon shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcon avoids the damage to the body.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcon works on Muller's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Garcon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcon misses with a body punch.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcon.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcon scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Garcon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcon.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcon dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Garcon prevents a body shot from Muller.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcon.
Garcon pushes Muller back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A short left from Garcon.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Muller back against the ropes.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Muller back against the ropes.
Garcon tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Garcon back against the ropes.
Garcon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcon.
Garcon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Garcon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Garcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Garcon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcon lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Garcon on the inside.
Garcon lands a shot to the body.
Garcon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcon's elbow.
Garcon gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcon.
Garcon lands a body punch.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcon misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Garcon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muller throws a leg kick but Garcon moved away.
Garcon is looking to slow Muller down with leg kicks.
Garcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcon.
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller slips under a jab.
Muller tries a low kick but Garcon avoids it.
Muller gets tackled into the ropes by Garcon. Garcon maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Muller.
Muller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Garcon tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Garcon.
Garcon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Garcon - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Garcon as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcon.
Garcon tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon lands a hook that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Garcon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garcon tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcon avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the ropes.
Garcon has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Garcon.
Garcon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Garcon.
Garcon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muller is rocked!
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Muller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcon misses with some punches.
Garcon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcon.
Garcon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Muller! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Garcon is unloading with more strikes now! Muller drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Garcon!
Jean Paul Garcon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 78 p4p, 3 weight class) and Oskar Friman (ranked 419 p4p, 25 weight class). Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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135 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Friman walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Friman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Friman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Friman counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Friman tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Friman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Friman loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Friman ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Friman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit punishes Friman's body with a nice straight punch.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Friman is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Friman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Friman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Friman doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friman lands with a nice combination. Sitsongrit backs away looking to recover.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Friman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Friman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit counters by clinching up.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
A bit of stalling here from Friman.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Friman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friman's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Friman prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Friman prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is working Friman over against the ropes.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Friman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Friman connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friman is rocked!
Sitsongrit drops Friman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sitsongrit follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 82 p4p, 12 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 439 p4p, 55 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ananada Bunyasarn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunyasarn avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Nice defenses there by Bunyasarn.
Menezes lands with a good body shot.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bunyasarn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Menezes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Bunyasarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Bunyasarn coming out on top.
Menezes throws a hook but Bunyasarn avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses.
Menezes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bunyasarn rather than just go for the knockout.
Menezes misses with a shot to the body
and Bunyasarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes misses with a straight left.
Menezes misses the body punch
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menezes thinking.
We've been informed that Menezes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Menezes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bunyasarn counters with a left to the body.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Bunyasarn is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunyasarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Menezes lands the left hand.
Menezes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menezes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Menezes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menezes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menezes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menezes throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunyasarn.
It looked like Bunyasarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bunyasarn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menezes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bunyasarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menezes moves into range and clinches up with Bunyasarn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunyasarn manages to break the clinch.
Menezes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunyasarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Menezes lands a glancing blow to the side of Bunyasarn's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bunyasarn on the side of the head.
Menezes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bunyasarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ananada Bunyasarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menezes throws an overhand right that lands on Bunyasarn's shoulder, as Bunyasarn tries to avoid the shot.
Menezes forces Bunyasarn back against the ropes and clinches.
Menezes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Menezes breaks the clinch.
Bunyasarn stuns Menezes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bunyasarn walks into a stiff left hand from Menezes.
Bunyasarn staying out of range there.
Menezes shoots for a double leg takedown but Bunyasarn sprawls well. He's pushed Menezes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
A shot to the liver by Bunyasarn. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Menezes.
Nice uppercut lands for Menezes. That snapped Bunyasarn's head back.
Bunyasarn misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Bunyasarn misses its intended target.
Menezes moves in looking to clinch but Bunyasarn pushes him off.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter punch.
Bunyasarn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Menezes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bunyasarn backs up against the ropes.
Bunyasarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menezes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunyasarn.
Menezes digs a good body shot into Bunyasarn's ribs.
Menezes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice body shot.
Menezes misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menezes tries to clinch up but Bunyasarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bunyasarn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes has his takedown stuffed
and Bunyasarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bunyasarn.
Nice cross by Menezes.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bunyasarn tries to move into range but Menezes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Menezes gets the takedown into side control.
Bunyasarn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Menezes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bunyasarn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bunyasarn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunyasarn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ananada Bunyasarn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bunyasarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Menezes. That snapped Bunyasarn's head back.
Ananada Bunyasarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Menezes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bunyasarn wants to get back to his feet but Menezes is dominant here and he's now got Bunyasarn's back!
Bunyasarn is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunyasarn moves away.
A jab from Bunyasarn misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes scores with a takedown into Bunyasarn's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bunyasarn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bunyasarn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menezes is controlling him.
Bunyasarn has his feet on Menezes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Menezes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bunyasarn is fending him off so far but Menezes persists. Nope, Bunyasarn circles away and we're back to standing.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunyasarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
A little feinted left hand from Bunyasarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menezes throws a body punch but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Menezes showed some decent athleticism there.
Bunyasarn pushes Menezes off looking to stand but Menezes dives back in and keeps control.
Bunyasarn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Menezes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Menezes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menezes shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Bunyasarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Menezes misses.
Menezes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menezes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunyasarn with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bunyasarn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes works the jab nicely.
Menezes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunyasarn throwing a counter right hand but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Menezes. That snapped Bunyasarn's head back.
Menezes connects with the punch.
Menezes jabs Bunyasarn right on the nose. Bunyasarn blinks but takes it well.
Menezes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunyasarn doesn't seem bothered though.
Bunyasarn scores with a sloppy right hand. Menezes should have avoided that one.
Menezes throws a hook to the side of Bunyasarn's head but Bunyasarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menezes lands a right hook to the body.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunyasarn throws a hook to the side of Menezes's head but Menezes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Menezes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bunyasarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menezes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes scores with a hook.
Bunyasarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes loads up on a big right hand but Bunyasarn slips the punch.
Menezes misses with a shot to the body
and Bunyasarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Menezes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunyasarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menezes fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Menezes misses the target.
Bunyasarn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from Menezes.
Bunyasarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menezes.
Menezes tests Bunyasarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menezes lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunyasarn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunyasarn misses with a looping left.
Menezes tries to clinch but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
Bunyasarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bunyasarn blocks a jab.
Bunyasarn scores with a leg kick.
Menezes connects with a jab.
Menezes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menezes's corner calls for a 1-2. Menezes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bunyasarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Menezes lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menezes throws a hook but Bunyasarn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bunyasarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunyasarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bunyasarn misses the jab.
Menezes scores with a body shot.
Menezes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bunyasarn. Bunyasarn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab lands there for Bunyasarn.
Nice takedown defense from Bunyasarn. No joy for Menezes on that attempt.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunyasarn is just out of range.
Menezes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bunyasarn tries to avoid it but Menezes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bunyasarn to the ground. Bunyasarn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Menezes lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunyasarn off the ropes and back into range.
Menezes jabs at Bunyasarn's body.
Menezes throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a three punch combo that has Menezes backing up. Menezes nods at Bunyasarn to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunyasarn throws an overhand right that lands on Menezes's shoulder, as Menezes tries to avoid the shot.
Bunyasarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bunyasarn looks to land a left hand but Menezes moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes digs a good hook to Bunyasarn's body.
Bunyasarn looks to land a left hand but Menezes moved out of range nicely.
Menezes clobbers Bunyasarn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bunyasarn stuffs the takedown.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bunyasarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menezes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunyasarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunyasarn misses with a wild combination.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bunyasarn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bunyasarn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Menezes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Menezes is looking to clinch.
Menezes connects with a looping right hand.
Menezes drives through with a takedown into Bunyasarn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Menezes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bunyasarn is looking to stand back up but Menezes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunyasarn keeps working.
Menezes slips a nice elbow through Bunyasarn's hands, connecting with Bunyasarn's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn pushes Menezes off looking to stand but Menezes dives back in and keeps control.
Menezes is keen to just control but Bunyasarn is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bunyasarn is looking to escape.
Bunyasarn is refusing to be controlled, as Menezes sits in half guard.
Bunyasarn wants to get back to his feet.
Arthur Menezes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunyasarn tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Menezes manages to move to mount!
Bunyasarn tries to buck Menezes off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Menezes trying to control but Bunyasarn is having none of it.
Bunyasarn really wants to buck Menezes off and get back to his feet.
Bunyasarn is squirming around, avoiding Menezes's attempts to control the action.
Menezes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bunyasarn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bunyasarn tries to buck Menezes off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunyasarn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Bunyasarn throws a looping overhand right but Menezes ducks down to avoid it.
Menezes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunyasarn is just out of range.
Bunyasarn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bunyasarn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menezes tries to clinch
and Bunyasarn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Menezes lands a jab to the nose.
Menezes throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunyasarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menezes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Menezes lands a jab to Bunyasarn's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunyasarn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menezes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Menezes as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunyasarn misses the target.
Menezes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bunyasarn defends it nicely.
Bunyasarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Menezes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menezes throws a big shot that misses.
Bunyasarn throwing a counter right hand but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Menezes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunyasarn.
Menezes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Menezes misses with an uppercut.
Menezes misses with a straight left.
Bunyasarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes shoots in but no luck this time.
Bunyasarn throws a quick counter head kick but Menezes was just out of range.
Menezes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bunyasarn!
Bunyasarn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bunyasarn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Menezes.
Bunyasarn wants to get back to his feet.
Menezes looking to control but Bunyasarn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bunyasarn is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Menezes has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bunyasarn is doing well to defend. Menezes seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bunyasarn is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes is the new middleweight champion!
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